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Apple MacBook Air M5 vs Category Average

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Air M5 leads Category Average overall by 57 points (57 vs 0 out of 100).
  • Apple MacBook Air M5 stands out on Display Screen-to-body ratio: 82%, Design & Weight Dimensions: 30.41 × 1.13 × 21.5 cm, Weight: 1.23 kg.
Apple MacBook Air M5 leads overall
Why it stands out
  • Display Screen-to-body ratio: 82%
  • Design & Weight Dimensions: 30.41 × 1.13 × 21.5 cm
  • Weight: 1.23 kg

Performance

Higher benchmark score = faster

Apple MacBook Air M526,857
Category Average26,504
See the raw benchmark values →

Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.

Battery capacity

Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life

Apple MacBook Air M553.8 Wh
Category Average67.3 Wh

Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.

Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

1.23 kg1.5 kg
Apple MacBook Air M5Category Average

Category Average is 0.27 kg (22%) heavier than Apple MacBook Air M5.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Processor

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Processor model
Apple M5
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Integrated graphics model
Apple M5

Discrete Graphics

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Discrete graphics model
N/A
N/A

Memory

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Memory capacity
16 GB
31 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
No

Storage

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Storage capacity
512 GB
992 GB
Socket type
N/A
PCIe version
N/A
4
Storage upgradeable
No
Yes

Display

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Size
13.6 in
14.5 in
Display resolution
2560 × 1664 px
2666 × 1681 px
Aspect ratio
16:10
16:10
Refresh rate
N/A
106 Hz
Response time
N/A
14.1 ms
Display type
Liquid Retina IPS
Brightness
500 nits
598 nits
Has pen support
N/A
No
Has touch support
No
No
Screen-to-body ratio
—82%

Sound

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Number of speakers
4
4
Power
N/A
46 W
Has Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Number of microphones
3
3

Webcam

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Webcam resolution
1920 × 1080 px
2607 × 1588 px

Battery

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Battery capacity
53.8 Wh
67.3 Wh
Maximum charge power
60 W
101 W

Connectivity

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Wi-Fi technology
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth 6

Ports

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
USB Type A
0
1
USB Type C
2
2
Thunderbolt technology
Has an HDMI port
No
Yes
Has a card reader
No
No
Has a headphone jack
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Color
N/A
Dimensions
30.41 × 1.13 × 21.5 cm
22.7 × 32.78 × 1.47 cm
Weight
1.23 kg
1.5 kg

Security

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
Has a fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes
Has infrared face recognition support
No
Yes

Performance

Feature
Apple MacBook Air M5
Category Average
PassMark CPU Mark
26,857
26,504
Active cooling
No
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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